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Rotating joint

Rotating joint

Rotating joint

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I have an application that requires using a rotating joint in a water pipe system. Existing 'Rotary Unions' are large and expensive, and probably oversized for my application (slow speed and moderate flowrate, not full rotation). Does anyone have any suggestions on a different kind of swivel or rotating joint? Thanks -

RE: Rotating joint

Also try Johnson Rotary Joints or Barco Swivel Joints.

RE: Rotating joint

You should define the flow, pressure and pressure if you want good help.

RE: Rotating joint

How about using a flexible hose section.

RE: Rotating joint

These may be two big for you, but elbows used on cement pumps are very cheap around $A100 for a 100mm one.

RE: Rotating joint

(OP)
Thanks for all the advice. Superswivels is a good option. EdDanzer, apologies for not being too specific. Flow conditions are room temp water, 3/4" tube size, approx. 8 gpm, low pressure (~5 psi).

RE: Rotating joint

Try using a sprinkler head, or similar plumbing from a hardware store.

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